Combination paper-cutting tool, rule, and drafting and measuring instrument



Nov.' 6, 1928. 1,690,832

I. J. OWEN COMBINATION PAPER CUTTING TOOL, RULE, AND

DRAFTING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENT Filed Nov. 24, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Eff LL.

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veoiiiiaINATroN PAPER-CUTTING TooL, RULE,- AND nnArTiNG-AND -MnAsURiNG INSTRUMENT. n,

Apsucation med November 24,1924. serial No 751,993. n

This invention relates to an improved combination paper cutting tool, rule 4and drafting and measuring instrument`` j n `The object of the invention is to provide such a tool, very flat and compact and to embrace in simple form, a paper cutter, a rule, Y straight edge, dividerrandpiotractors, the structure being especially well adapted tor clipping coupons from bonds. j

Objects relating to details and economies of construction and operation will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow. Y

I accomplish the objects of my inventionby the devices and means described in the followinor specification. The inventionis clearly dened and pointed out in the claims. A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming apart of this application, in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan view ofiny improved combination tool in its closed position.` Fig. 2 is an end elevation thereof from the right hand end. L n

Fig.` 3 is a detail plan view of v.the main part with the circular protractor scale.

Fig. 4 is an end elevation` from the right hand end of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a plan View of the pivoted blade or member with its flat pivoting head. j Y

Fig. 6 is a detail sectional'view on line .a2-m of Fig. 5 showing the form of the cross section of the leg or ruler member. p

Fig. 7 is a detail sectional view on line y-fy of Fig. 1, showing the details of construction of the pivoted parts. y

Fig. 8 is an enlarged detail elevation view partially in section of the Ashouldered pivot 4o rivet. .y v Fig. 9 is a detail sectional view of the concavo convex spring washer taken on line 9 9 of Fig. 10.

Fig. 10 is a plan view of such spring washer.

Fig. 11 is a plan viewof the ruler'open for use as a protractor showing the method of using the eirculuar scale. v

Fig. 12 is a view of the structure open straight as a ruler or straight edge.

Fig. 13 shows the structure with the legs or members swung at right angles against stop, as used for a coupon clipper or Similar purose. v f p Fig. 14 is a detail sectional view on line andthe main member.

14-14 of F 13, showing the contactof the pivoted member in the right angle position.

In the drawing similar' reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the ysectional views are f taken looking in the direction of the little ar-v rows at the ends of the section lines.

'lljjhe parts of the drawings willvbe referred to *memberv bearing the protractor graduated diskl 2'. Sis the pivoted member having a flat disk i co-operating with the protractor disk 2 These parts areheld together by the shoulderedfpivot rivet 5 (Figs. 7, 8 and 14). Pivot part 6 receives the protractor disk of the main member and the rivet part 7 entends through the pivoted mem ber and is riveted thereto. A rounded projecting central part 9 serves as a pivot or center when the structure is used as a compass or divider.

A concavo-conveX spring washer 8 is placed with its convex side in contactwith the shoulder 6- of the shouldered pivot. A series of holesy 10 and 11 serve to receive the point of a pencil for the drawing of circles or making divisions, when the structure is held in pivoted relation bykpushing down on the head of the pivot rivet 5 and forcing the projecting rounded -part 9 into close contact with v any surface on which the toolmay rest. Different scales 12 and 13 are formed on thev opposite sides of the legs of this ruler and a graduated circular scale 14 is on the end 2.

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y numbers. 1 isA the main shouldered A shoulder 15 is formed on the main member l Vwhich oiisets the graduated disk 2 so that the structure is perfectly ilat on its under surface. The main member is shouldered at 15 at right angles to receive the .edge 16y of the pivoted member Vwhen swung to the right angle position when the tool is used for clippino` coupons or the like.

Central ribs 1a and 3a are formed longitudinally of the members, the rib 3a terminating in a shoulder 17 at a point which gives clearance for the adjustment of the pivoted member through the right angle position, as illustrat-ed in Fig. 14. The manner a coupon from a bond is illustrated in Fig. 13.

The uses of the structure are quite obvious as a ruler. A variety of scales is provided, one in tenths of an inch for typewriter use; another divided into sixteenths. The form of the legs so that they can be made use of of clipping 1 as a letter opener or paper knife generally, in addition ,to the function for tearing in straight lines or angles, is of advantage.

The structure is very compact and can be carried in the pocket or Vput in a flat case and conveniently made use of. Itis compact, strong and serves all its purposes very Well.

Having thus described my invention, What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a combination tool, a ruler made up of symmetrical pivoted halves With hinge disks superposed one upon the other, the main Aone being oiset to form a shoulder for locating the plvoted member.l tliersame being pro-V vided with Vgraduadaions, ashouldered pivot rivet for retaining the parts in position, a concave-convex spring Washer under the head of the pivot to hold the parts yieldingly and in frietional Contact with each other, the said rivet having a projecting surface-engaging pivot point, and a series of staggered perforations on the saidmembers for the receipt of a pencil point 'for drafting purposes, all coaeting` substantially as deseribed for the purpose specified. p

2. In `a combination tool, a ruler made up of symmetrical pivoted halves with hinge disks superposed one upon the other, the main one being offset to torni a shoulder for locating the pivoted member, the same being provided with graduations, a pivot rivetfor retaining the parts in position, the said rivet having a proj eating surface engaging p'vot pointJ with rounded central projec tion, and a series of staggered perforations on said members for the recept of a pencil )oint for draftino our Joses coaetin@` as described for the purpose specified.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto setniy hand. Y Y Y IRA J. OWEN. 

